The AO finalist thunders and threatens to withdraw. “The apogee of disrespect”

During the event that ended on Sunday, he aroused controversy many times through his behavior, which irritated not only the organizers, but also fans, referees and his rivals. The Russian was fined AU $ 12,000 for “indecency and unsportsmanlike conduct”,.

Now Medvedev took the floor again, suggesting that he was not properly respected because he was from Russia. Fans were hostile to him during the final matches, including the latter with Nadal, which the Russian decided to mention.

Medvedev may boycott the start in the next Grand Slam tournaments. “I’m not sure if I want to play tennis after the age of 30”

– Every time I went out to court in big games, I never really saw people wanting me to triumph. It is cumulating, but it has reached its apogee this night, admitted the Russian tennis player.

– I think nationality plays a key role here. I have already noticed that fans always support a tennis player from another country, not a Russian. It’s disappointing, disrespectful. I feel there is a lot more hype in Russia now about tennis. I’m not sure if I want to play tennis after the age of 30 – added Medvedev.

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And it did not stop there. Later in his speech, he threatened that he might not start this year’s and. – When I was 12, I played a few Russian tournaments, of course I watched the Grand Slam on TV and dreamed of being there. From now on, I play for myself, for my family, for people who trust me, of course for all Russians, because I feel a lot of support there – he said.

I put it this way: if there is a hard court tournament in Moscow, before Roland Garros or Wimbledon, I will go there even if I miss Wimbledon or Roland Garros or any other tournament. The kid stopped dreaming. In such a state, it will be more difficult for me to continue playing tennis – concluded Medvedev, who won the US Open in 2021.

Let us remind you that in this year’s Australian Open final, Medvedev lost to 2: 3 (6: 2, 7: 6 (7-5), 4: 6, 4: 6, 5: 7) after almost five and a half hours of murderous competition.